Quick verdict
PlushCare is the better pick for most patients on overall scoring. PlushCare is a primary-care telehealth platform that happens to prescribe GLP-1s, not a GLP-1 specialist. That distinction makes it the strongest pick for the insured and the most expensive for everyone else.
That said, Push Health wins on specific dimensions. The bring-your-own-doctor option. Push Health is a marketplace that connects patients directly to independent licensed clinicians. No monthly membership, no clinic. Each provider sets their own consultation and refill fees. Good for self-directed patients with prior GLP-1 experience.
Side-by-side
| PlushCare | Push Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts from | $19.99/mo (+ med separate) | $80/visit (+ med separate) |
| Lock-in | Month-to-month | Month-to-month |
| Time to prescription | 1 day | 2 days |
| Consultation type | Synchronous | Async |
| Affiliate network | Impact | Direct |
Score by dimension
Five dimensions, ten points each. The winner of each dimension is highlighted.
| PlushCare | Push Health | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Cancellation terms | 7/10 | 10/10 |
| Onboarding experience | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Medication options | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Member outcomes | 8/10 | 5/10 |
When to choose PlushCare
Patients with commercial insurance that covers Wegovy or Zepbound. PlushCare's PCPs handle prior authorization paperwork well.
When to choose Push Health
Patients who want maximum pricing flexibility, have prior GLP-1 history, or already have a relationship with a provider on the platform.
FAQ
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